Calendar
July 13, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Falsa — Sufi Musicians
Enjoy an extraordinary evening of music with FALSA, an ensemble known for its transcendent exploration of 14th century Sufi music.
July 13, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Falsa — Sufi Musicians
Enjoy an extraordinary evening of music with FALSA, an ensemble known for its transcendent exploration of 14th century Sufi music.
July 14, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Dance with Stephanie Peña and Martin Urbach
Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!
July 15, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Storytelling with Greenwich House Music School and Center for Fiction
Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome!
July 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Joel Jeske – Clown, Comedian
The ultimate “Komedian” for kids! This fun and fast-paced comedy variety show is perfect for children and parents alike. MR. JOEL is an amazing “jack of all trades” when it comes to entertaining.
July 19, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: DIY
Pick-up a worksheet and colored pencils from the Art Cart to help you learn about our landscape as you stroll through our rolling pathways. Plus, the colored pencils are our souvenir for you!
July 19, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
James Austin Johnson — Comedian
JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian originally from Nashville.
July 19, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
James Austin Johnson — Comedian
JAMES AUSTIN JOHNSON is a comedian originally from Nashville.
July 20, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
Our teaching artist Georgie Flores will teach you how to create a collage with paper inspired by the landscape and horticulture of Little Island. Whether you are young or young at heart, this class is designed for artists of every age.
July 20, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 7:50 pm
Uptown Forró – Brazilian dance music
Uptown Forró (pronounced "fo-haw") plays northeaster Brazilian music that celebrates the resilience of the working class, speaks of love and […]
July 20, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Fools Circle Comedy Hosted by Teklai — Comedy
Fools Circle is a pop-up comedy show and music series.
July 21, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Dance with Stephanie Peña and Martin Urbach
Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!
July 22, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Storytelling with Greenwich House Music School and Center for Fiction
Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome!
July 22, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
J Hoard — Singer, Songwriter
J. Hoard interweaves genres to articulate his vivid songwriting.
July 22, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
J Hoard — Singer, Songwriter
J. Hoard interweaves genres to articulate his vivid songwriting.
July 23, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Uptown Forró – Brazilian dance music
Uptown Forró (pronounced "fo-haw") plays northeaster Brazilian music that celebrates the resilience of the working class, speaks of love and […]
July 23, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Grace McLean — Vocalist
Grace McLean brings her "whip-smart" songwriting (New York Times), "electrifying" presence (Huffington Post) and "cringey" journal entries (Grace's mom) to Little Island this summer. Fresh on the heels of the release of "Reckless," this first single and music video from her forthcoming debut full length album, expect wildly original music, re-imagined covers, special guests, stories about boys and probably bubbles.
July 26, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: DIY
Pick-up a worksheet and colored pencils from the Art Cart to help you learn about our landscape as you stroll through our rolling pathways. Plus, the colored pencils are our souvenir for you!
July 26, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Zac Zinger Group — Saxophonist, Shakuhachist
Join Zac and his band to celebrate the release of Zac's new EP, "The Way Things Used To Be.” You’ll be treated to an evening of original music combining elements of jazz, funk, classical, Japanese traditional and Chinese traditional music. Plus, they’ll be joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel.
July 27, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
Julián Muro – Musician, Poet
Most of the songs I'll be playing at Little Island were recorded in my 2020 album ‘Unterwegs'. Unterwegs is a German word that means On the road and the album is the direct result of a journey I started years ago, that took me through different landscapes, from the mountains to the sea, and in which I learned many things. This selection of songs portraits the pain but, foremost, the joy of living. “It’s all about breathing life into music... lovely, intimate songs from Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba that Julián honors by singing in their original language, be it Spanish, Portuguese or English.
July 27, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Kuhoo Verma — Vocalist
What makes this land your land?
After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home.
July 28, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Dance with Stephanie Peña and Martin Urbach
Dance into the weekend with Little Island teaching artist Stephanie Peña. She’ll get you moving and grooving to the merengue, bachata, salsa and more! If dancing in public is not your style, then pick up a drum and make your own beats with our percussive teaching artist Martin Urbach. Movers and shakers of all abilities are welcome!
July 29, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Storytelling with Greenwich House Music School and Center for Fiction
Join us in the park for a morning Storytime with our Creative Break partner The Center for Fiction. After the story, sing-a-long to music inspired by the themes featured in that day’s book with our Little Island Community Partner Greenwich House Music School. Readers and singers of all levels are welcome!
July 30, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Julián Muro – Musician, Poet
Most of the songs I'll be playing at Little Island were recorded in my 2020 album ‘Unterwegs'. Unterwegs is a German word that means On the road and the album is the direct result of a journey I started years ago, that took me through different landscapes, from the mountains to the sea, and in which I learned many things. This selection of songs portraits the pain but, foremost, the joy of living. “It’s all about breathing life into music... lovely, intimate songs from Argentina, Brazil, and Cuba that Julián honors by singing in their original language, be it Spanish, Portuguese or English.
July 30, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
John Manzari — Dancer
John’s Little Island sets are high-energy experiences with tap dance as the focal point.
August 2, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: DIY
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 2, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
Zac Zinger Group — Saxophonist, Shakuhachist
Join Zac and his band to celebrate the release of Zac's new EP, "The Way Things Used To Be.” You’ll be treated to an evening of original music combining elements of jazz, funk, classical, Japanese traditional and Chinese traditional music. Plus, they’ll be joined by special guest, Grammy-nominated violinist Jeremy Kittel.
August 3, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: DIY
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 3, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 6:50 pm
StreetMule – Percussionist
Marc Mueller is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist focusing on world percussion, trap kit, didgeridoo, found object musical fabrication and sonic collage […]
August 3, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Kuhoo Verma — Vocalist
What makes this land your land?
After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home.
August 3, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Kuhoo Verma — Vocalist
What makes this land your land?
After recently unearthing old journals and artifacts in her childhood home, vocalist and actor Kuhoo Verma created heart land in an effort to search for an answer to this question. Weaving together songs from such genres as folk, country, and Americana together with recitations of writings throughout her life, Verma uses her unparalleled gift of storytelling and her captivating voice to grapple with issues of identity and otherness, and through the journey, discover what it truly means for a place to feel like home.
August 4, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Ailey Moves NYC!
Everyone can dance with Ailey! Join the processional over the South Bridge as Ailey's West African drummers and dancers lead the young and young at heart to The Play Ground...
August 4, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Andrew Dismukes
Andrew Dismukes is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. This year, he returned to "Saturday Night Live" for his third season […]
August 4, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Andrew Dismukes
Andrew Dismukes is a stand up comedian, writer and actor. This year, he returned to "Saturday Night Live" for his third season […]
August 5, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: DIY
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 5, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Joshua Henry — Vocalist
Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.
August 5, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Joshua Henry — Vocalist
Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.
August 6, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
StreetMule – Percussionist
Marc Mueller is a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist focusing on world percussion, trap kit, didgeridoo, found object musical fabrication and sonic collage […]
August 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Hudson River Park
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 9, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Jo Firestone — Comedian
Come have a laugh with comedian, actor and writer Joe Firestone and her friends as they perform an evening of raucous stand-up comedy.
August 9, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Jo Firestone — Comedian
Come have a laugh with comedian, actor and writer Joe Firestone and her friends as they perform an evening of raucous stand-up comedy.
August 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Dance and Poetry with Stephanie Peña and Oye Group
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 12, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Music and Storytelling with Martin Urbach and the Free Black Women’s Library
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 12, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:15 pm
Joshua Henry — Vocalist
Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.
August 12, 2023 @ 9:00 pm - 10:15 pm
Joshua Henry — Vocalist
Joshua Henry takes the stage to share his soulful renditions of Broadway classics and invites the audience to join him in his exploration of a few yet-to-be-released new works.
August 13, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
Glenn Roth – Acoustic Guitarist
Guitarist Glenn Roth creates soundscapes of compelling melodies that invite listeners to join him on an aural escape. Glenn’s compositions […]
August 13, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:15 pm
John Manzari — Dancer
John’s Little Island sets are high-energy experiences with tap dance as the focal point.
August 16, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Creative Break: Hudson River Park
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 16, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - 5:50 pm
ÉGO – Trumpeter
Eganam “ÉGO” Segbefia got his start busking at the Grand Central Shuttle train station in 2015 as a member of […]
August 16, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Florencia Cuenca & Jaime Lozano: Broadway en Spanglish — Vocalist
Husband and wife duo Jaime Lozano and Florencia Cuenca create Mexican musical magic on Broadway en Spanglish.
August 17, 2023 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Creative Break: Visual Arts with Georgie Flores
Visitors of all ages are encouraged to participate in Creative Breaks
August 17, 2023 @ 8:00 pm - 8:50 pm
Orquesta Broadway – Latin Band
Orquesta Broadway are a charanga, a Latin band of flute, violins, rhythm section and voices